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Subtract 50/18 from 7/30

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 2 14/18

7/30 - 50/18 is -229/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/90 - 250/90 = 21 - 250/90 = -229/90

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