Subtract 9/4 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 2 1/4
60/8 - 9/4 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
60/8 = 60 × 1/8 × 1 = 60/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
9/4 = 9 × 2/4 × 2 = 18/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/8 - 18/8 = 60 - 18/8 = 42/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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