Subtract 32/50 from 4/15
4/15 - 32/50 is -28/75.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/150 - 96/150 = 40 - 96/150 = -56/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/75
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