Subtract 6/36 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 6/36
60/45 - 6/36 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/180 - 30/180 = 240 - 30/180 = 210/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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