Subtract 5/3 from 45/60
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 1 2/3
45/60 - 5/3 is -11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/60 - 100/60 = 45 - 100/60 = -55/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/12
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