Subtract 50/40 from 10/60
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 10/40
10/60 - 50/40 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 150/120 = 20 - 150/120 = -130/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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