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Subtract 9/64 from 60/45

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 9/64

60/45 - 9/64 is 229/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    60/45 = 60 × 64/45 × 64 = 3840/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    9/64 = 9 × 45/64 × 45 = 405/2880
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3840/2880 - 405/2880 = 3840 - 405/2880 = 3435/2880
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/192
  6. In mixed form: 137/192

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