Subtract 10/60 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 10/60
45/10 - 10/60 is 13/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 10/60 = 270 - 10/60 = 260/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/3
- In mixed form: 41/3
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