Subtract 4/60 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 4/60
5/4 - 4/60 is 71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 4/60 = 75 - 4/60 = 71/60 - In mixed form: 111/60
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