Answers

Subtract 30/25 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

50/20 - 30/25 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   50/20 = 50 × 5/20 × 5 = 250/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   30/25 = 30 × 4/25 × 4 = 120/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/100 - 120/100 = 250 - 120/100 = 130/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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