Subtract 72/48 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 24/48
1/60 - 72/48 is -89/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/240 - 360/240 = 4 - 360/240 = -356/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/60
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