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Subtract 48/10 from 3/60

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 4 8/10

3/60 - 48/10 is -19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    48/10 = 48 × 6/10 × 6 = 288/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/60 - 288/60 = 3 - 288/60 = -285/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/4

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