Subtract 3/50 from 4/60
4/60 - 3/50 is 1/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 18/300 = 20 - 18/300 = 2/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/150
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