Subtract 30/50 from 12/30
12/30 - 30/50 is -1/5.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 90/150 = 60 - 90/150 = -30/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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