Subtract 48/30 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 18/30
3/50 - 48/30 is -77/50.
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,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/150 - 240/150 = 9 - 240/150 = -231/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/50
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