Subtract 84/80 from 48/60
1st number: 48/60, 2nd number: 1 4/80
48/60 - 84/80 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/240 - 252/240 = 192 - 252/240 = -60/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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