Subtract 50/15 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 3 5/15
2/8 - 50/15 is -37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 400/120 = 30 - 400/120 = -370/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/12
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