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Subtract 14/50 from 2/15

2/15 - 14/50 is -11/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    2/15 = 2 × 10/15 × 10 = 20/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/150 - 42/150 = 20 - 42/150 = -22/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/75

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