Subtract 3/45 from 35/50
35/50 - 3/45 is 19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
3/45 = 3 × 10/45 × 10 = 30/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/450 - 30/450 = 315 - 30/450 = 285/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30
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