Subtract 7/50 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/50
50/30 - 7/50 is 229/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 21/150 = 250 - 21/150 = 229/150 - In mixed form: 179/150
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