Subtract 40/60 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 40/60
15/4 - 40/60 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/60 - 40/60 = 225 - 40/60 = 185/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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