Subtract 30/50 from 7/60, Solve 7/60

Subtract 30/50 from 7/60

7/60 - 30/50 is -29/60.

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,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
35/300 - 180/300 = 35 - 180/300 = -145/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60

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