Subtract 5/3 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 2/3
30/50 - 5/3 is -16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 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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