Subtract 2/30 from 45/50
45/50 - 2/30 is 5/6.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 10/150 = 135 - 10/150 = 125/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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