Subtract 50/30 from 18/35
1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 1 20/30
18/35 - 50/30 is -121/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/210 - 350/210 = 108 - 350/210 = -242/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/105
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