Subtract 18/50 from 96/15
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 18/50
96/15 - 18/50 is 151/25.
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,
96/15 = 96 × 10/15 × 10 = 960/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/150 - 54/150 = 960 - 54/150 = 906/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/25
- In mixed form: 61/25
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