Subtract 60/6 from 15/48
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 10 0/6
15/48 - 60/6 is -155/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
60/6 = 60 × 8/6 × 8 = 480/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/48 - 480/48 = 15 - 480/48 = -465/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/16
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