Subtract 64/60 from 15/30
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 4/60
15/30 - 64/60 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
64/60 = 64 × 1/60 × 1 = 64/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 64/60 = 30 - 64/60 = -34/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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