Answers

Subtract 30/20 from 50/75

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 10/20

50/75 - 30/20 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   30/20 = 30 × 15/20 × 15 = 450/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/300 - 450/300 = 200 - 450/300 = -250/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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