Subtract 30/50 from 10/12
10/12 - 30/50 is 7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 180/300 = 250 - 180/300 = 70/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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