Subtract 42/50 from 2/30
2/30 - 42/50 is -58/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 126/150 = 10 - 126/150 = -116/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/75
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