Subtract 20/50 from 8/30
8/30 - 20/50 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/150 - 60/150 = 40 - 60/150 = -20/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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