Subtract 2/60 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 2/60
50/10 - 2/60 is 149/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 2/60 = 300 - 2/60 = 298/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/30
- In mixed form: 429/30
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