Subtract 10/50 from 7/60
7/60 - 10/50 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/300 - 60/300 = 35 - 60/300 = -25/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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