Subtract 60/5 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 12 0/5
45/2 - 60/5 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
45/2 = 45 × 5/2 × 5 = 225/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
60/5 = 60 × 2/5 × 2 = 120/10 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/10 - 120/10 = 225 - 120/10 = 105/10 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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