Subtract 70/50 from 10/60
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 20/50
10/60 - 70/50 is -37/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 420/300 = 50 - 420/300 = -370/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30
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