Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 30/50 from 24/3

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 30/50

24/3 - 30/50 is 37/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    24/3 = 24 × 50/3 × 50 = 1200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/150 - 90/150 = 1200 - 90/150 = 1110/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
  6. In mixed form: 72/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com