Subtract 50/8 from 60/90
1st number: 60/90, 2nd number: 6 2/8
60/90 - 50/8 is -67/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/360 - 2250/360 = 240 - 2250/360 = -2010/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/12
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