Subtract 15/6 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 2 3/6
50/25 - 15/6 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 375/150 = 300 - 375/150 = -75/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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