Subtract 9/8 from 50/60
1st number: 50/60, 2nd number: 1 1/8
50/60 - 9/8 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/120 - 135/120 = 100 - 135/120 = -35/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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