Subtract 1/60 from 1/48
1/48 - 1/60 is 1/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/240 - 4/240 = 5 - 4/240 = 1/240
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