Subtract 42/50 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 42/50
18/15 - 42/50 is 9/25.
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,
18/15 = 18 × 10/15 × 10 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 126/150 = 180 - 126/150 = 54/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/25
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