Subtract 72/50 from 9/30
1st number: 9/30, 2nd number: 1 22/50
9/30 - 72/50 is -57/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/150 - 216/150 = 45 - 216/150 = -171/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/50
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