Subtract 6/45 from 48/60
48/60 - 6/45 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 24/180 = 144 - 24/180 = 120/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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