Subtract 24/15 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 9/15
36/50 - 24/15 is -22/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
24/15 = 24 × 10/15 × 10 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/150 - 240/150 = 108 - 240/150 = -132/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/25
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