Subtract 12/60 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 12/60
90/50 - 12/60 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/300 - 60/300 = 540 - 60/300 = 480/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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