Subtract 50/60 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 50/60
60/36 - 50/60 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/180 - 150/180 = 300 - 150/180 = 150/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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