Subtract 25/30 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 25/30
50/40 - 25/30 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 100/120 = 150 - 100/120 = 50/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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