Subtract 2/50 from 81/60
1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 2/50
81/60 - 2/50 is 131/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
81/60 = 81 × 5/60 × 5 = 405/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/300 - 12/300 = 405 - 12/300 = 393/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/100
- In mixed form: 131/100
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