Subtract 20/18 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 2/18
60/8 - 20/18 is 115/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/72 - 80/72 = 540 - 80/72 = 460/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/18
- In mixed form: 67/18
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