Subtract 30/5 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 6 0/5
50/3 - 30/5 is 32/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
50/3 = 50 × 5/3 × 5 = 250/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
30/5 = 30 × 3/5 × 3 = 90/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/15 - 90/15 = 250 - 90/15 = 160/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/3
- In mixed form: 102/3
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