Subtract 24/45 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 24/45
60/10 - 24/45 is 82/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 48/90 = 540 - 48/90 = 492/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/15
- In mixed form: 57/15
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