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Subtract 15/50 from 30/40

30/40 - 15/50 is 9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/200 - 60/200 = 150 - 60/200 = 90/200
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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