Subtract 50/90 from 81/30
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 50/90
81/30 - 50/90 is 193/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
81/30 = 81 × 3/30 × 3 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/90 - 50/90 = 243 - 50/90 = 193/90 - In mixed form: 213/90
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