Subtract 18/60 from 6/50
6/50 - 18/60 is -9/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/300 - 90/300 = 36 - 90/300 = -54/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/50
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