Subtract 48/9 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 5 3/9
1/60 - 48/9 is -319/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/180 - 960/180 = 3 - 960/180 = -957/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/60
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