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Subtract 30/50 from 2/10

2/10 - 30/50 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    2/10 = 2 × 5/10 × 5 = 10/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/50 - 30/50 = 10 - 30/50 = -20/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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