Subtract 45/10 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 4 5/10
3/60 - 45/10 is -89/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/60 - 270/60 = 3 - 270/60 = -267/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/20
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