Subtract 3/60 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/60
9/2 - 3/60 is 89/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
9/2 = 9 × 30/2 × 30 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 3/60 = 270 - 3/60 = 267/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/20
- In mixed form: 49/20
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