Subtract 30/50 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 30/50
27/3 - 30/50 is 42/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 90/150 = 1350 - 90/150 = 1260/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
- In mixed form: 82/5
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