Subtract 70/50 from 60/80
1st number: 60/80, 2nd number: 1 20/50
60/80 - 70/50 is -13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
60/80 = 60 × 5/80 × 5 = 300/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/400 - 560/400 = 300 - 560/400 = -260/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20
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