Subtract 50/60 from 64/75
64/75 - 50/60 is 1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
64/75 = 64 × 4/75 × 4 = 256/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/300 - 250/300 = 256 - 250/300 = 6/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/50
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