Subtract 60/10 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 6 0/10
1/60 - 60/10 is -359/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
60/10 = 60 × 6/10 × 6 = 360/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/60 - 360/60 = 1 - 360/60 = -359/60
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