Subtract 30/50 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 30/50
21/18 - 30/50 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/450 - 270/450 = 525 - 270/450 = 255/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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