Subtract 50/48 from 8/60
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 1 2/48
8/60 - 50/48 is -109/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 250/240 = 32 - 250/240 = -218/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/120
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