Subtract 9/60 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 9/60
50/45 - 9/60 is 173/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 27/180 = 200 - 27/180 = 173/180
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