Subtract 60/90 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 60/90
14/8 - 60/90 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/360 - 240/360 = 630 - 240/360 = 390/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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