Subtract 50/30 from 10/8, Solve 1 2/8

Subtract 50/30 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

10/8 - 50/30 is -5/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 200/120 = 150 - 200/120 = -50/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12

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