Subtract 60/45 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 15/45
6/60 - 60/45 is -37/30.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/180 - 240/180 = 18 - 240/180 = -222/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/30
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