Subtract 1/15 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1/15
75/60 - 1/15 is 71/60.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 4/60 = 75 - 4/60 = 71/60 - In mixed form: 111/60
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