Subtract 21/9 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 3/9
15/50 - 21/9 is -61/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
21/9 = 21 × 50/9 × 50 = 1050/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/450 - 1050/450 = 135 - 1050/450 = -915/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/30
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