Subtract 49/45 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 4/45
60/4 - 49/45 is 626/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/180 - 196/180 = 2700 - 196/180 = 2504/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 626/45
- In mixed form: 1341/45
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