Subtract 2/60 from 2/64
2/64 - 2/60 is -1/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
2/60 = 2 × 16/60 × 16 = 32/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/960 - 32/960 = 30 - 32/960 = -2/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/480
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