Subtract 25/48 from 8/60
8/60 - 25/48 is -31/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 125/240 = 32 - 125/240 = -93/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/80
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