Subtract 40/25 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 15/25
1/60 - 40/25 is -19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/300 - 480/300 = 5 - 480/300 = -475/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12
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