Subtract 45/20 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2 5/20
50/30 - 45/20 is -7/12.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 135/60 = 100 - 135/60 = -35/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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