Subtract 72/15 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 4 12/15
5/50 - 72/15 is -47/10.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
72/15 = 72 × 10/15 × 10 = 720/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/150 - 720/150 = 15 - 720/150 = -705/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/10
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