Subtract 5/60 from 9/48
9/48 - 5/60 is 5/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/240 - 20/240 = 45 - 20/240 = 25/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48
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