Subtract 50/6 from 4/60
1st number: 4/60, 2nd number: 8 2/6
4/60 - 50/6 is -124/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/60 - 500/60 = 4 - 500/60 = -496/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -124/15
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