Subtract 3/4 from 7/60
7/60 - 3/4 is -19/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/60 - 45/60 = 7 - 45/60 = -38/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30
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