Subtract 48/6 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 8 0/6
3/60 - 48/6 is -159/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
48/6 = 48 × 10/6 × 10 = 480/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/60 - 480/60 = 3 - 480/60 = -477/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -159/20
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