Subtract 48/30 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 18/30
36/50 - 48/30 is -22/25.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/150 - 240/150 = 108 - 240/150 = -132/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/25
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