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Subtract 56/50 from 3/60

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 6/50

3/60 - 56/50 is -107/100.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    56/50 = 56 × 6/50 × 6 = 336/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/300 - 336/300 = 15 - 336/300 = -321/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/100

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