Subtract 45/18 from 14/60
1st number: 14/60, 2nd number: 2 9/18
14/60 - 45/18 is -34/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/180 - 450/180 = 42 - 450/180 = -408/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/15
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