Subtract 3/7 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 3/7
60/15 - 3/7 is 25/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
60/15 = 60 × 7/15 × 7 = 420/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
3/7 = 3 × 15/7 × 15 = 45/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/105 - 45/105 = 420 - 45/105 = 375/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
- In mixed form: 34/7
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