Subtract 3/60 from 56/45
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 3/60
56/45 - 3/60 is 43/36.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/180 - 9/180 = 224 - 9/180 = 215/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/36
- In mixed form: 17/36
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