Subtract 1/50 from 1/30
1/30 - 1/50 is 1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/150 - 3/150 = 5 - 3/150 = 2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/75
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