Subtract 50/14 from 10/60
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 3 8/14
10/60 - 50/14 is -143/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
50/14 = 50 × 30/14 × 30 = 1500/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 1500/420 = 70 - 1500/420 = -1430/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/42
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