Subtract 25/50 from 3/30
3/30 - 25/50 is -2/5.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/150 - 75/150 = 15 - 75/150 = -60/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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