Subtract 90/60 from 50/75
1st number: 50/75, 2nd number: 1 30/60
50/75 - 90/60 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/300 - 450/300 = 200 - 450/300 = -250/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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