Subtract 5/3 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 2/3
15/50 - 5/3 is -41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/150 - 250/150 = 45 - 250/150 = -205/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/30
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