Subtract 75/10 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7 5/10
50/30 - 75/10 is -35/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
50/30 = 50 × 1/30 × 1 = 50/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
75/10 = 75 × 3/10 × 3 = 225/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/30 - 225/30 = 50 - 225/30 = -175/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/6
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