Subtract 48/60 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 48/60
42/15 - 48/60 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 48/60 = 168 - 48/60 = 120/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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