Subtract 30/45 from 4/60
4/60 - 30/45 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 120/180 = 12 - 120/180 = -108/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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