Subtract 15/60 from 64/15
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 15/60
64/15 - 15/60 is 241/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
64/15 = 64 × 4/15 × 4 = 256/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/60 - 15/60 = 256 - 15/60 = 241/60 - In mixed form: 41/60
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