Subtract 50/60 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 50/60
10/8 - 50/60 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 100/120 = 150 - 100/120 = 50/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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