Subtract 64/60 from 36/50
1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 1 4/60
36/50 - 64/60 is -26/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
36/50 = 36 × 6/50 × 6 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
64/60 = 64 × 5/60 × 5 = 320/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/300 - 320/300 = 216 - 320/300 = -104/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/75
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