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Subtract 90/50 from 7/60

1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 1 40/50

7/60 - 90/50 is -101/60.

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,
    90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/300 - 540/300 = 35 - 540/300 = -505/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/60

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