Subtract 5/60 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 5/60
45/10 - 5/60 is 53/12.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 5/60 = 270 - 5/60 = 265/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/12
- In mixed form: 45/12
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