Subtract 20/30 from 4/50, Solve 4/50

Subtract 20/30 from 4/50

4/50 - 20/30 is -44/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/150 - 100/150 = 12 - 100/150 = -88/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/75

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