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Subtract 18/30 from 50/5

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 18/30

50/5 - 18/30 is 47/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/30 - 18/30 = 300 - 18/30 = 282/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/5
  6. In mixed form: 92/5

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