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Subtract 35/50 from 7/30

7/30 - 35/50 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/150 - 105/150 = 35 - 105/150 = -70/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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