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Subtract 10/30 from 8/50

8/50 - 10/30 is -13/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/150 - 50/150 = 24 - 50/150 = -26/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/75

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