Subtract 8/60 from 5/48
5/48 - 8/60 is -7/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/240 - 32/240 = 25 - 32/240 = -7/240
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