Subtract 9/60 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 9/60
48/18 - 9/60 is 151/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/180 - 27/180 = 480 - 27/180 = 453/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/60
- In mixed form: 231/60
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