Subtract 60/72 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 60/72
50/6 - 60/72 is 15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/72 - 60/72 = 600 - 60/72 = 540/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
- In mixed form: 71/2
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