Subtract 16/30 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 16/30
50/20 - 16/30 is 59/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 32/60 = 150 - 32/60 = 118/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/30
- In mixed form: 129/30
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