Subtract 3/50 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 3/50
75/15 - 3/50 is 247/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
75/15 = 75 × 10/15 × 10 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 9/150 = 750 - 9/150 = 741/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/50
- In mixed form: 447/50
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