Subtract 15/50 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 15/50
60/7 - 15/50 is 579/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
60/7 = 60 × 50/7 × 50 = 3000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/350 - 105/350 = 3000 - 105/350 = 2895/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 579/70
- In mixed form: 819/70
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