Subtract 4/60 from 32/9, Solve 3 5/9

Subtract 4/60 from 32/9

1^st number: 3 5/9, 2^nd number: 4/60

32/9 - 4/60 is 157/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/180 - 12/180 = 640 - 12/180 = 628/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/45
In mixed form: 322/45

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