Subtract 9/50 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/50
42/15 - 9/50 is 131/50.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 10/15 × 10 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/150 - 27/150 = 420 - 27/150 = 393/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/50
- In mixed form: 231/50
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