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Subtract 1/3 from 30/50

30/50 - 1/3 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/150 - 50/150 = 90 - 50/150 = 40/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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