Subtract 50/30 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 1 20/30
36/25 - 50/30 is -17/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/150 - 250/150 = 216 - 250/150 = -34/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/75
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