Subtract 9/50 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 9/50
40/30 - 9/50 is 173/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/150 - 27/150 = 200 - 27/150 = 173/150 - In mixed form: 123/150
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