Subtract 45/60 from 56/2
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 45/60
56/2 - 45/60 is 109/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
56/2 = 56 × 30/2 × 30 = 1680/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/60 - 45/60 = 1680 - 45/60 = 1635/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/4
- In mixed form: 271/4
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