Subtract 72/30 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2 12/30
50/10 - 72/30 is 13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 72/30 = 150 - 72/30 = 78/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
- In mixed form: 23/5
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