Subtract 5/45 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 5/45
60/5 - 5/45 is 107/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
60/5 = 60 × 9/5 × 9 = 540/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/45 - 5/45 = 540 - 5/45 = 535/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/9
- In mixed form: 118/9
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