Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 35/50

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

35/50 - 42/30 is -7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/150 - 210/150 = 105 - 210/150 = -105/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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