Subtract 75/20 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 3 15/20
3/50 - 75/20 is -369/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
3/50 = 3 × 2/50 × 2 = 6/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
75/20 = 75 × 5/20 × 5 = 375/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/100 - 375/100 = 6 - 375/100 = -369/100
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