Subtract 50/15 from 16/50
1st number: 16/50, 2nd number: 3 5/15
16/50 - 50/15 is -226/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/150 - 500/150 = 48 - 500/150 = -452/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -226/75
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