Subtract 9/60 from 48/32
1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 9/60
48/32 - 9/60 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
48/32 = 48 × 15/32 × 15 = 720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/480 - 72/480 = 720 - 72/480 = 648/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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