Subtract 10/6 from 30/50, Solve 30/50

Subtract 10/6 from 30/50

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

30/50 - 10/6 is -16/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/150 - 250/150 = 90 - 250/150 = -160/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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