Subtract 30/60 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 30/60
50/35 - 30/60 is 13/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/420 - 210/420 = 600 - 210/420 = 390/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14
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