Subtract 50/40 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 10/40
18/15 - 50/40 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 150/120 = 144 - 150/120 = -6/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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