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Subtract 2/30 from 1/50

1/50 - 2/30 is -7/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/150 - 10/150 = 3 - 10/150 = -7/150

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