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Subtract 60/50 from 8/60

1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 1 10/50

8/60 - 60/50 is -16/15.

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,
    8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    60/50 = 60 × 6/50 × 6 = 360/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/300 - 360/300 = 40 - 360/300 = -320/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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