Subtract 5/75 from 45/4
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 5/75
45/4 - 5/75 is 671/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
45/4 = 45 × 75/4 × 75 = 3375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/300 - 20/300 = 3375 - 20/300 = 3355/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/60
- In mixed form: 1111/60
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