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Subtract 48/36 from 75/60

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 12/36

75/60 - 48/36 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/180 - 240/180 = 225 - 240/180 = -15/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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