Subtract 50/18 from 12/60
1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 2 14/18
12/60 - 50/18 is -116/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 500/180 = 36 - 500/180 = -464/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116/45
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