Subtract 60/50 from 2/6, Solve 2/6 - 1 10/50 as a fraction

Subtract 60/50 from 2/6

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

2/6 - 60/50 is -13/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/150 - 180/150 = 50 - 180/150 = -130/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15

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