Subtract 30/45 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 30/45
50/25 - 30/45 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
30/45 = 30 × 5/45 × 5 = 150/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/225 - 150/225 = 450 - 150/225 = 300/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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