Subtract 42/60 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 42/60
45/2 - 42/60 is 109/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
45/2 = 45 × 30/2 × 30 = 1350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/60 - 42/60 = 1350 - 42/60 = 1308/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/5
- In mixed form: 214/5
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