Subtract 10/3 from 15/60
1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 3 1/3
15/60 - 10/3 is -37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/60 - 200/60 = 15 - 200/60 = -185/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/12
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