Subtract 4/45 from 60/25, Solve 2 10/25

Subtract 4/45 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 4/45

60/25 - 4/45 is 104/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
540/225 - 20/225 = 540 - 20/225 = 520/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/45
In mixed form: 214/45

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