Subtract 5/50 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 5/50
60/9 - 5/50 is 197/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
60/9 = 60 × 50/9 × 50 = 3000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/450 - 45/450 = 3000 - 45/450 = 2955/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/30
- In mixed form: 617/30
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