Subtract 30/18 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1 12/18
50/30 - 30/18 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 150/90 = 150 - 150/90 = 0/90 - The answer is 0
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