Subtract 7/60 from 54/48
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 7/60
54/48 - 7/60 is 121/120.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/240 - 28/240 = 270 - 28/240 = 242/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/120
- In mixed form: 11/120
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