Subtract 60/18 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 3 6/18
45/9 - 60/18 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
60/18 = 60 × 1/18 × 1 = 60/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/18 - 60/18 = 90 - 60/18 = 30/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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