Subtract 15/18 from 3/50, Solve 3/50

Subtract 15/18 from 3/50

3/50 - 15/18 is -58/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
27/450 - 375/450 = 27 - 375/450 = -348/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/75

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