Subtract 10/16 from 50/60
50/60 - 10/16 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 150/240 = 200 - 150/240 = 50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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