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Subtract 2/50 from 2/60

2/60 - 2/50 is -1/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/300 - 12/300 = 10 - 12/300 = -2/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/150

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