Subtract 49/15 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 3 4/15
6/50 - 49/15 is -236/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
49/15 = 49 × 10/15 × 10 = 490/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/150 - 490/150 = 18 - 490/150 = -472/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/75
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