Subtract 21/50 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 21/50
36/15 - 21/50 is 99/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
36/15 = 36 × 10/15 × 10 = 360/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/150 - 63/150 = 360 - 63/150 = 297/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/50
- In mixed form: 149/50
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