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Subtract 1/60 from 10/4

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1/60

10/4 - 1/60 is 149/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/60 - 1/60 = 150 - 1/60 = 149/60
  5. In mixed form: 229/60

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