Subtract 18/96 from 15/50, Solve 15/50

Subtract 18/96 from 15/50

15/50 - 18/96 is 9/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
15/50 = 15 × 48/50 × 48 = 720/2400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
Subtract the two like fractions:
720/2400 - 450/2400 = 720 - 450/2400 = 270/2400
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/80

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