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Subtract 50/36 from 40/30

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36

40/30 - 50/36 is -1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/180 - 250/180 = 240 - 250/180 = -10/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18

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