Subtract 50/60 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 50/60
5/2 - 50/60 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
5/2 = 5 × 30/2 × 30 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 50/60 = 150 - 50/60 = 100/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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