Subtract 12/60 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 12/60
50/6 - 12/60 is 122/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/60 - 12/60 = 500 - 12/60 = 488/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/15
- In mixed form: 82/15
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