Subtract 15/9 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 1 6/9
5/50 - 15/9 is -47/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/450 - 750/450 = 45 - 750/450 = -705/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30
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