Subtract 50/30 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 20/30
1/60 - 50/30 is -33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/60 - 100/60 = 1 - 100/60 = -99/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20
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