Subtract 18/48 from 3/60
3/60 - 18/48 is -13/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/240 - 90/240 = 12 - 90/240 = -78/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/40
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