Subtract 18/50 from 30/70
30/70 - 18/50 is 12/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/350 - 126/350 = 150 - 126/350 = 24/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/175
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