Subtract 50/90 from 12/60
12/60 - 50/90 is -16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 100/180 = 36 - 100/180 = -64/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/45
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