Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 20/50 from 1/6

1/6 - 20/50 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/150 - 60/150 = 25 - 60/150 = -35/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com