Subtract 50/80 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 50/80
30/25 - 50/80 is 23/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
30/25 = 30 × 16/25 × 16 = 480/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
50/80 = 50 × 5/80 × 5 = 250/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/400 - 250/400 = 480 - 250/400 = 230/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/40
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