Subtract 48/60 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 48/60
45/8 - 48/60 is 193/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/120 - 96/120 = 675 - 96/120 = 579/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/40
- In mixed form: 433/40
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