Subtract 21/50 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 21/50
90/30 - 21/50 is 129/50.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 63/150 = 450 - 63/150 = 387/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/50
- In mixed form: 229/50
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