Subtract 5/25 from 4/60
4/60 - 5/25 is -2/15.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 60/300 = 20 - 60/300 = -40/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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