Subtract 4/60 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/60
40/25 - 4/60 is 23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/300 - 20/300 = 480 - 20/300 = 460/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
- In mixed form: 18/15
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