Subtract 6/20 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 6/20
60/45 - 6/20 is 31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 54/180 = 240 - 54/180 = 186/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
- In mixed form: 11/30
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