Subtract 30/50 from 18/7
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 30/50
18/7 - 30/50 is 69/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/350 - 210/350 = 900 - 210/350 = 690/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
- In mixed form: 134/35
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