Subtract 3/50 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 3/50
54/30 - 3/50 is 87/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/150 - 9/150 = 270 - 9/150 = 261/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/50
- In mixed form: 137/50
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