Subtract 42/6 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 7 0/6
60/50 - 42/6 is -29/5.
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,
42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 1050/150 = 180 - 1050/150 = -870/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/5
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