Subtract 4/30 from 5/60
5/60 - 4/30 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/60 - 8/60 = 5 - 8/60 = -3/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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