Subtract 9/18 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 9/18
50/30 - 9/18 is 7/6.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 45/90 = 150 - 45/90 = 105/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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