Subtract 84/48 from 15/60
1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 1 36/48
15/60 - 84/48 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 420/240 = 60 - 420/240 = -360/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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