Subtract 60/45 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 15/45
5/6 - 60/45 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 120/90 = 75 - 120/90 = -45/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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