Subtract 21/6 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 3 3/6
15/50 - 21/6 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/150 - 525/150 = 45 - 525/150 = -480/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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