Subtract 75/45 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 1 30/45
60/4 - 75/45 is 40/3.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/180 - 300/180 = 2700 - 300/180 = 2400/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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