Subtract 8/30 from 50/36
1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 8/30
50/36 - 8/30 is 101/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/180 - 48/180 = 250 - 48/180 = 202/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/90
- In mixed form: 111/90
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