Subtract 64/60 from 45/90
1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 1 4/60
45/90 - 64/60 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 192/180 = 90 - 192/180 = -102/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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