Subtract 50/36 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/36
60/5 - 50/36 is 191/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
60/5 = 60 × 36/5 × 36 = 2160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/180 - 250/180 = 2160 - 250/180 = 1910/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/18
- In mixed form: 1011/18
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