Subtract 30/50 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 30/50
30/6 - 30/50 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 90/150 = 750 - 90/150 = 660/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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