Subtract 15/6 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 2 3/6
18/50 - 15/6 is -107/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/150 - 375/150 = 54 - 375/150 = -321/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/50
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