Subtract 15/50 from 18/35
18/35 - 15/50 is 3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
18/35 = 18 × 10/35 × 10 = 180/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/350 - 105/350 = 180 - 105/350 = 75/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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