Subtract 40/50 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 40/50
35/30 - 40/50 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 120/150 = 175 - 120/150 = 55/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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