Subtract 18/45 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 18/45
50/15 - 18/45 is 44/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 18/45 = 150 - 18/45 = 132/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/15
- In mixed form: 214/15
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