Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

7/60 - 60/50 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   60/50 = 60 × 6/50 × 6 = 360/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/300 - 360/300 = 35 - 360/300 = -325/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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