Subtract 12/30 from 3/50
3/50 - 12/30 is -17/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/150 - 60/150 = 9 - 60/150 = -51/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/50
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