Subtract 54/50 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 4/50
16/15 - 54/50 is -1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
16/15 = 16 × 10/15 × 10 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/150 - 162/150 = 160 - 162/150 = -2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/75
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