Subtract 48/30 from 45/50
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 1 18/30
45/50 - 48/30 is -7/10.
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,
48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 240/150 = 135 - 240/150 = -105/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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