Subtract 40/50 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 40/50
80/15 - 40/50 is 68/15.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 10/15 × 10 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/150 - 120/150 = 800 - 120/150 = 680/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/15
- In mixed form: 48/15
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