Subtract 8/15 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 8/15
50/10 - 8/15 is 67/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 16/30 = 150 - 16/30 = 134/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/15
- In mixed form: 47/15
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