Subtract 45/75 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 45/75
60/4 - 45/75 is 72/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
60/4 = 60 × 75/4 × 75 = 4500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/300 - 180/300 = 4500 - 180/300 = 4320/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
- In mixed form: 142/5
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