Subtract 21/96 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 21/96
60/50 - 21/96 is 157/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
60/50 = 60 × 48/50 × 48 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/2400 - 525/2400 = 2880 - 525/2400 = 2355/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/160
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