Subtract 63/50 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 13/50
12/30 - 63/50 is -43/50.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 189/150 = 60 - 189/150 = -129/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/50
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