Subtract 40/50 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 40/50
30/9 - 40/50 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/450 - 360/450 = 1500 - 360/450 = 1140/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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