Subtract 60/18 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3 6/18
50/4 - 60/18 is 55/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
60/18 = 60 × 2/18 × 2 = 120/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/36 - 120/36 = 450 - 120/36 = 330/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/6
- In mixed form: 91/6
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