Subtract 48/60 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 48/60
45/18 - 48/60 is 17/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 144/180 = 450 - 144/180 = 306/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
- In mixed form: 17/10
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