Subtract 60/36 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 24/36
50/3 - 60/36 is 15/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
50/3 = 50 × 12/3 × 12 = 600/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
60/36 = 60 × 1/36 × 1 = 60/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/36 - 60/36 = 600 - 60/36 = 540/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/1
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