Subtract 30/50 from 5/60
5/60 - 30/50 is -31/60.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/300 - 180/300 = 25 - 180/300 = -155/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/60
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