Subtract 5/30 from 32/50
32/50 - 5/30 is 71/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/150 - 25/150 = 96 - 25/150 = 71/150
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