Subtract 18/9 from 50/60
1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 2 0/9
50/60 - 18/9 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/180 - 360/180 = 150 - 360/180 = -210/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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