Subtract 3/10 from 50/75
50/75 - 3/10 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
3/10 = 3 × 15/10 × 15 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 45/150 = 100 - 45/150 = 55/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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