Subtract 15/60 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 15/60
18/4 - 15/60 is 17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 15/60 = 270 - 15/60 = 255/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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