Subtract 80/30 from 10/50
1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 2 20/30
10/50 - 80/30 is -37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/150 - 400/150 = 30 - 400/150 = -370/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15
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