Subtract 80/25 from 3/60
1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 3 5/25
3/60 - 80/25 is -63/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/300 - 960/300 = 15 - 960/300 = -945/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/20
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