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Subtract 45/30 from 50/10

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 15/30

50/10 - 45/30 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/30 - 45/30 = 150 - 45/30 = 105/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  6. In mixed form: 31/2

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