Subtract 36/60 from 48/8
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 36/60
48/8 - 36/60 is 27/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
48/8 = 48 × 15/8 × 15 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/120 - 72/120 = 720 - 72/120 = 648/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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