Subtract 30/50 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 30/50
65 - 3050 is 35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
65 = 6 × 105 × 10 = 6050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3050 = 30 × 150 × 1 = 3050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6050 - 3050 = 60 - 3050 = 3050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35
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