Subtract 84/15 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 5 9/15
1/60 - 84/15 is -67/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/60 - 336/60 = 1 - 336/60 = -335/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/12
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