Subtract 30/60 from 1/25
1/25 - 30/60 is -23/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/300 - 150/300 = 12 - 150/300 = -138/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/50
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