Subtract 75/81 from 15/50
15/50 - 75/81 is -169/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
15/50 = 15 × 81/50 × 81 = 1215/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
75/81 = 75 × 50/81 × 50 = 3750/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/4050 - 3750/4050 = 1215 - 3750/4050 = -2535/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/270
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