Subtract 6/12 from 15/50
15/50 - 6/12 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/300 - 150/300 = 90 - 150/300 = -60/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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