Subtract 60/48 from 4/60
1st number: 4/60, 2nd number: 1 12/48
4/60 - 60/48 is -71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/240 - 300/240 = 16 - 300/240 = -284/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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