Subtract 10/50 from 7/30
7/30 - 10/50 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/150 - 30/150 = 35 - 30/150 = 5/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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