Subtract 50/12 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 4 2/12
30/20 - 50/12 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 250/60 = 90 - 250/60 = -160/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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