Subtract 40/60 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 40/60
60/4 - 40/60 is 43/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
60/4 = 60 × 15/4 × 15 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/60 - 40/60 = 900 - 40/60 = 860/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/3
- In mixed form: 141/3
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