Subtract 2/3 from 4/60
4/60 - 2/3 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/60 - 40/60 = 4 - 40/60 = -36/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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