Subtract 50/15 from 20/45
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 3 5/15
20/45 - 50/15 is -26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/45 - 150/45 = 20 - 150/45 = -130/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9
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