Subtract 75/80 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 75/80
50/30 - 75/80 is 35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
50/30 = 50 × 8/30 × 8 = 400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/240 - 225/240 = 400 - 225/240 = 175/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/48
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