Subtract 4/5 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4/5
50/15 - 4/5 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
50/15 = 50 × 1/15 × 1 = 50/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
4/5 = 4 × 3/5 × 3 = 12/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/15 - 12/15 = 50 - 12/15 = 38/15 - In mixed form: 28/15
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