Subtract 7/30 from 56/50
1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 7/30
56/50 - 7/30 is 133/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/150 - 35/150 = 168 - 35/150 = 133/150
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