Subtract 4/75 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 4/75
50/30 - 4/75 is 121/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 8/150 = 250 - 8/150 = 242/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/75
- In mixed form: 146/75
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