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Subtract 30/50 from 63/15

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 30/50

63/15 - 30/50 is 18/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    63/15 = 63 × 10/15 × 10 = 630/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/150 - 90/150 = 630 - 90/150 = 540/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  6. In mixed form: 33/5

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