Subtract 42/9 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 4 6/9
50/30 - 42/9 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
42/9 = 42 × 10/9 × 10 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 420/90 = 150 - 420/90 = -270/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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