Subtract 50/35 from 81/30
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 1 15/35
81/30 - 50/35 is 89/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
81/30 = 81 × 7/30 × 7 = 567/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/210 - 300/210 = 567 - 300/210 = 267/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/70
- In mixed form: 119/70
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