Subtract 10/50 from 5/60
5/60 - 10/50 is -7/60.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/300 - 60/300 = 25 - 60/300 = -35/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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