Subtract 7/60 from 4/5
45 - 760 is 4160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45 = 4 × 125 × 12 = 4860 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
760 = 7 × 160 × 1 = 760 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860 - 760 = 48 - 760 = 4160
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