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Subtract 56/18 from 30/50

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 3 2/18

30/50 - 56/18 is -113/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/450 - 1400/450 = 270 - 1400/450 = -1130/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/45

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