Subtract 50/25 from 7/30
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 2 0/25
7/30 - 50/25 is -53/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/150 - 300/150 = 35 - 300/150 = -265/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/30
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