Subtract 2/9 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2/9
60/48 - 2/9 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/144 - 32/144 = 180 - 32/144 = 148/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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