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Subtract 60/4 from 7/60

1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 15 0/4

7/60 - 60/4 is -893/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    60/4 = 60 × 15/4 × 15 = 900/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/60 - 900/60 = 7 - 900/60 = -893/60

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