Subtract 3/30 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3/30
50/18 - 3/30 is 241/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/90 - 9/90 = 250 - 9/90 = 241/90 - In mixed form: 261/90
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