Subtract 25/20 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1 5/20
50/30 - 25/20 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 75/60 = 100 - 75/60 = 25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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