Subtract 45/50 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 45/50
30/5 - 45/50 is 51/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
30/5 = 30 × 10/5 × 10 = 300/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/50 - 45/50 = 300 - 45/50 = 255/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/10
- In mixed form: 51/10
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