Subtract 7/8 from 15/50, Solve 15/50

Subtract 7/8 from 15/50

15/50 - 7/8 is -23/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/200 - 175/200 = 60 - 175/200 = -115/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/40

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