Subtract 10/75 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 10/75
50/15 - 10/75 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
10/75 = 10 × 1/75 × 1 = 10/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/75 - 10/75 = 250 - 10/75 = 240/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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