Subtract 1/60 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1/60
50/5 - 1/60 is 599/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 1/60 = 600 - 1/60 = 599/60 - In mixed form: 959/60
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