Subtract 5/60 from 15/48
15/48 - 5/60 is 11/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/240 - 20/240 = 75 - 20/240 = 55/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48
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