Subtract 40/6 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 6 4/6
60/50 - 40/6 is -82/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 1000/150 = 180 - 1000/150 = -820/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/15
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