Subtract 60/48 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 12/48
15/9 - 60/48 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
15/9 = 15 × 16/9 × 16 = 240/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/144 - 180/144 = 240 - 180/144 = 60/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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