Subtract 21/50 from 30/80
30/80 - 21/50 is -9/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
30/80 = 30 × 5/80 × 5 = 150/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/400 - 168/400 = 150 - 168/400 = -18/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/200
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