Subtract 45/50 from 96/60
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 45/50
96/60 - 45/50 is 7/10.
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,
96/60 = 96 × 5/60 × 5 = 480/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/300 - 270/300 = 480 - 270/300 = 210/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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