Subtract 15/50 from 9/75
9/75 - 15/50 is -9/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/150 - 45/150 = 18 - 45/150 = -27/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50
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