Subtract 5/45 from 3/60
3/60 - 5/45 is -11/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/180 - 20/180 = 9 - 20/180 = -11/180
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