Subtract 1/60 from 12/15
12/15 - 1/60 is 47/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 1/60 = 48 - 1/60 = 47/60
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