Subtract 10/60 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 10/60
45/36 - 10/60 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 30/180 = 225 - 30/180 = 195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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