Subtract 20/90 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 20/90
60/4 - 20/90 is 133/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/180 - 40/180 = 2700 - 40/180 = 2660/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/9
- In mixed form: 147/9
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