Subtract 42/36 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 6/36
30/50 - 42/36 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/900 - 1050/900 = 540 - 1050/900 = -510/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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