Subtract 50/25 from 14/60
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 2 0/25
14/60 - 50/25 is -53/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/300 - 600/300 = 70 - 600/300 = -530/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/30
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