Subtract 9/75 from 15/50
15/50 - 9/75 is 9/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/150 - 18/150 = 45 - 18/150 = 27/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/50
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