Subtract 10/60 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 10/60
3/2 - 10/60 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
3/2 = 3 × 30/2 × 30 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 10/60 = 90 - 10/60 = 80/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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