Subtract 50/60 from 6/16
6/16 - 50/60 is -11/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 200/240 = 90 - 200/240 = -110/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24
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