Subtract 2/25 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2/25
50/30 - 2/25 is 119/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 12/150 = 250 - 12/150 = 238/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/75
- In mixed form: 144/75
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