Subtract 12/30 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/30
50/25 - 12/30 is 8/5.
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,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 60/150 = 300 - 60/150 = 240/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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