Subtract 48/35 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 13/35
30/50 - 48/35 is -27/35.
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,
48/35 = 48 × 10/35 × 10 = 480/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 480/350 = 210 - 480/350 = -270/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/35
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