Subtract 5/8 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 5/8
50/30 - 5/8 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 75/120 = 200 - 75/120 = 125/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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