Subtract 81/50 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 31/50
3/30 - 81/50 is -38/25.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/150 - 243/150 = 15 - 243/150 = -228/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/25
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