Subtract 20/64 from 20/60
20/60 - 20/64 is 1/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
20/60 = 20 × 16/60 × 16 = 320/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
20/64 = 20 × 15/64 × 15 = 300/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/960 - 300/960 = 320 - 300/960 = 20/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/48
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