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Subtract 30/54 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 30/54

50/35 - 30/54 is 55/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    30/54 = 30 × 35/54 × 35 = 1050/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2700/1890 - 1050/1890 = 2700 - 1050/1890 = 1650/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/63

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