Subtract 9/60 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 9/60
45/5 - 9/60 is 177/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/60 - 9/60 = 540 - 9/60 = 531/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/20
- In mixed form: 817/20
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