Subtract 24/35 from 30/50
30/50 - 24/35 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
24/35 = 24 × 10/35 × 10 = 240/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 240/350 = 210 - 240/350 = -30/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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