Subtract 50/7 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 7 1/7
20/60 - 50/7 is -143/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
20/60 = 20 × 7/60 × 7 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
50/7 = 50 × 60/7 × 60 = 3000/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/420 - 3000/420 = 140 - 3000/420 = -2860/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/21
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