Subtract 18/50 from 50/60
50/60 - 18/50 is 71/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 108/300 = 250 - 108/300 = 142/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/150
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