Subtract 2/45 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2/45
60/48 - 2/45 is 217/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/720 - 32/720 = 900 - 32/720 = 868/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/180
- In mixed form: 137/180
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