Subtract 21/36 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 21/36
50/30 - 21/36 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 105/180 = 300 - 105/180 = 195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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