Subtract 30/42 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 30/42
50/10 - 30/42 is 30/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/210 - 150/210 = 1050 - 150/210 = 900/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
- In mixed form: 42/7
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