Answers

Subtract 12/60 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 12/60

60/50 - 12/60 is 1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   60/50 = 60 × 6/50 × 6 = 360/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/300 - 60/300 = 360 - 60/300 = 300/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1

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