Subtract 10/8 from 4/60, Solve 4/60

Subtract 10/8 from 4/60

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

4/60 - 10/8 is -71/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/120 - 150/120 = 8 - 150/120 = -142/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60

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