Subtract 40/15 from 7/60
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 2 10/15
7/60 - 40/15 is -51/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/60 - 160/60 = 7 - 160/60 = -153/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/20
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