Subtract 5/9 from 50/15, Solve 3 5/15

Subtract 5/9 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 5/9

50/15 - 5/9 is 25/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 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 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 25/45 = 150 - 25/45 = 125/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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