Subtract 15/50 from 2/15
2/15 - 15/50 is -1/6.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 10/15 × 10 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/150 - 45/150 = 20 - 45/150 = -25/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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