Subtract 54/60 from 7/50
7/50 - 54/60 is -19/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/300 - 270/300 = 42 - 270/300 = -228/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/25
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