Subtract 49/60 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 49/60
15/5 - 49/60 is 131/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 49/60 = 180 - 49/60 = 131/60 - In mixed form: 211/60
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