Subtract 15/18 from 49/75
49/75 - 15/18 is -9/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/450 - 375/450 = 294 - 375/450 = -81/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50
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