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Subtract 3/50 from 35/30

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 3/50

35/30 - 3/50 is 83/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/150 - 9/150 = 175 - 9/150 = 166/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/75
  6. In mixed form: 18/75

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