Subtract 2/60 from 18/48
18/48 - 2/60 is 41/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/240 - 8/240 = 90 - 8/240 = 82/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/120
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