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Subtract 15/30 from 50/90

50/90 - 15/30 is 1/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/90 - 45/90 = 50 - 45/90 = 5/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18

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