Subtract 35/90 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 35/90
50/30 - 35/90 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 35/90 = 150 - 35/90 = 115/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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