Subtract 50/36 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36
80/30 - 50/36 is 23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
80/30 = 80 × 6/30 × 6 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 250/180 = 480 - 250/180 = 230/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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