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Subtract 50/7 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 7 1/7

30/6 - 50/7 is -15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    30/6 = 30 × 7/6 × 7 = 210/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    50/7 = 50 × 6/7 × 6 = 300/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/42 - 300/42 = 210 - 300/42 = -90/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7

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