Subtract 60/45 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/45
60/2 - 60/45 is 86/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
60/2 = 60 × 45/2 × 45 = 2700/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/90 - 120/90 = 2700 - 120/90 = 2580/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/3
- In mixed form: 282/3
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