Subtract 60/15 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 4 0/15
3/4 - 60/15 is -13/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
60/15 = 60 × 4/15 × 4 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/60 - 240/60 = 45 - 240/60 = -195/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4
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