Subtract 10/50 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 10/50
60/18 - 10/50 is 47/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/450 - 90/450 = 1500 - 90/450 = 1410/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/15
- In mixed form: 32/15
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