Subtract 35/50 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 35/50
75/30 - 35/50 is 9/5.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 105/150 = 375 - 105/150 = 270/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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