Subtract 45/35 from 60/3
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/35
60/3 - 45/35 is 131/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
60/3 = 60 × 35/3 × 35 = 2100/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
45/35 = 45 × 3/35 × 3 = 135/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/105 - 135/105 = 2100 - 135/105 = 1965/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/7
- In mixed form: 185/7
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