Subtract 3/45 from 14/60
14/60 - 3/45 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/180 - 12/180 = 42 - 12/180 = 30/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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