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Subtract 5/30 from 6/50

6/50 - 5/30 is -7/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/150 - 25/150 = 18 - 25/150 = -7/150

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