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Subtract 50/15 from 2/4

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 3 5/15

2/4 - 50/15 is -17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/60 - 200/60 = 30 - 200/60 = -170/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6

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