Subtract 5/20 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 5/20
75/60 - 5/20 is 1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 15/60 = 75 - 15/60 = 60/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
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