Subtract 50/15 from 6/72, Solve 6/72

Subtract 50/15 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

6/72 - 50/15 is -13/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
50/15 = 50 × 24/15 × 24 = 1200/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/360 - 1200/360 = 30 - 1200/360 = -1170/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4

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