Subtract 15/50 from 7/8
78 - 1550 is 2340.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
78 = 7 × 258 × 25 = 175200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
1550 = 15 × 450 × 4 = 60200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175200 - 60200 = 175 - 60200 = 115200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2340
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