Subtract 50/3 from 8/60
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 16 2/3
8/60 - 50/3 is -248/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
50/3 = 50 × 20/3 × 20 = 1000/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 1000/60 = 8 - 1000/60 = -992/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -248/15
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