Subtract 72/30 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 2 12/30
6/50 - 72/30 is -57/25.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/150 - 360/150 = 18 - 360/150 = -342/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/25
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