Subtract 60/45 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 15/45
15/4 - 60/45 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/180 - 240/180 = 675 - 240/180 = 435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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