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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 250/180 = 240 - 250/180 = -10/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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