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Subtract 63/50 from 8/15

1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 13/50

8/15 - 63/50 is -109/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/150 - 189/150 = 80 - 189/150 = -109/150

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