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Subtract 36/15 from 5/50

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 2 6/15

5/50 - 36/15 is -23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    36/15 = 36 × 10/15 × 10 = 360/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/150 - 360/150 = 15 - 360/150 = -345/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10

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