Subtract 8/75 from 60/50
1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 8/75
60/50 - 8/75 is 82/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 16/150 = 180 - 16/150 = 164/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/75
- In mixed form: 17/75
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