Subtract 7/60 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 7/60
50/40 - 7/60 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 14/120 = 150 - 14/120 = 136/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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