Subtract 75/60 from 4/30
1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 15/60
4/30 - 75/60 is -67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 75/60 = 8 - 75/60 = -67/60
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