Subtract 35/50 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 35/50
45/15 - 35/50 is 23/10.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 10/15 × 10 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 105/150 = 450 - 105/150 = 345/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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