Subtract 3/60 from 50/32
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 3/60
50/32 - 3/60 is 121/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
50/32 = 50 × 15/32 × 15 = 750/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
3/60 = 3 × 8/60 × 8 = 24/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/480 - 24/480 = 750 - 24/480 = 726/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/80
- In mixed form: 141/80
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