Subtract 50/20 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 2 10/20
3/6 - 50/20 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
3/6 = 3 × 10/6 × 10 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 150/60 = 30 - 150/60 = -120/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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