Answers

Subtract 50/18 from 8/30

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

8/30 - 50/18 is -113/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/90 - 250/90 = 24 - 250/90 = -226/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/45

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