Subtract 45/60 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 45/60
35/9 - 45/60 is 113/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/180 - 135/180 = 700 - 135/180 = 565/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/36
- In mixed form: 35/36
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