Subtract 15/60 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 15/60
50/20 - 15/60 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 15/60 = 150 - 15/60 = 135/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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