Subtract 6/45 from 60/8, Solve 7 4/8

Subtract 6/45 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 6/45

60/8 - 6/45 is 221/30.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/360 - 48/360 = 2700 - 48/360 = 2652/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/30
In mixed form: 711/30

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