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Subtract 15/60 from 50/15

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 15/60

50/15 - 15/60 is 37/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/60 - 15/60 = 200 - 15/60 = 185/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
  6. In mixed form: 31/12

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