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Subtract 5/15 from 7/50

7/50 - 5/15 is -29/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    5/15 = 5 × 10/15 × 10 = 50/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/150 - 50/150 = 21 - 50/150 = -29/150

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