Subtract 48/60 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 48/60
60/6 - 48/60 is 46/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
60/6 = 60 × 10/6 × 10 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 48/60 = 600 - 48/60 = 552/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/5
- In mixed form: 91/5
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