Subtract 50/9 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 5 5/9
60/30 - 50/9 is -32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 500/90 = 180 - 500/90 = -320/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/9
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