Subtract 14/45 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 14/45
60/8 - 14/45 is 647/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/360 - 112/360 = 2700 - 112/360 = 2588/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/90
- In mixed form: 717/90
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