Subtract 1/32 from 2/60
2/60 - 1/32 is 1/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/480 - 15/480 = 16 - 15/480 = 1/480
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