Subtract 30/18 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 12/18
30/50 - 30/18 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/450 - 750/450 = 270 - 750/450 = -480/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15
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