Subtract 50/60 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 50/60
45/7 - 50/60 is 235/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
45/7 = 45 × 60/7 × 60 = 2700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/420 - 350/420 = 2700 - 350/420 = 2350/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/42
- In mixed form: 525/42
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