Subtract 18/3 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 6 0/3
60/8 - 18/3 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
60/8 = 60 × 3/8 × 3 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
18/3 = 18 × 8/3 × 8 = 144/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/24 - 144/24 = 180 - 144/24 = 36/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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