Subtract 27/30 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 27/30
50/35 - 27/30 is 37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 189/210 = 300 - 189/210 = 111/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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