Subtract 45/40 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 5/40
6/60 - 45/40 is -41/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/120 - 135/120 = 12 - 135/120 = -123/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40
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