Subtract 15/5 from 2/60
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 3 0/5
2/60 - 15/5 is -89/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/60 - 180/60 = 2 - 180/60 = -178/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/30
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