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Subtract 50/35 from 9/30

1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 1 15/35

9/30 - 50/35 is -79/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/210 - 300/210 = 63 - 300/210 = -237/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/70

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