Subtract 6/15 from 48/50
48/50 - 6/15 is 14/25.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/150 - 60/150 = 144 - 60/150 = 84/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25
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