Subtract 3/60 from 6/8
6/8 - 3/60 is 7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 6/120 = 90 - 6/120 = 84/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10
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