Subtract 35/50 from 8/15
8/15 - 35/50 is -1/6.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/150 - 105/150 = 80 - 105/150 = -25/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/15-35/50 8/15-70/50 8/30-35/50 24/15-35/50 8/45-35/50 40/15-35/50 8/75-35/50 56/15-35/50