Express -48 60 as a rational number with denominator 5. - Vidyadip

Question

Express $\frac{-48}{60}$ as a rational number with denominator 5.

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Answer

60 = 5 × 12
$\therefore\frac{-48}{60}=\frac{-48\div12}{60\div12}$
(Dividing the numerator and denominator by 12)
$=\frac{-4}{5}$

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