Subtract 3/60 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/60
50/10 - 3/60 is 99/20.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 3/60 = 300 - 3/60 = 297/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
- In mixed form: 419/20
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