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Subtract 2/50 from 90/15

1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 2/50

90/15 - 2/50 is 149/25.

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,
    90/15 = 90 × 10/15 × 10 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/150 - 6/150 = 900 - 6/150 = 894/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/25
  6. In mixed form: 524/25

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