Subtract 36/24 from 3/60, Solve 3/60

Subtract 36/24 from 3/60

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

3/60 - 36/24 is -29/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/120 - 180/120 = 6 - 180/120 = -174/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20

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