Subtract 18/49 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 18/49
60/45 - 18/49 is 142/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
60/45 = 60 × 49/45 × 49 = 2940/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
18/49 = 18 × 45/49 × 45 = 810/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/2205 - 810/2205 = 2940 - 810/2205 = 2130/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/147
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