Subtract 24/45 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 24/45
60/9 - 24/45 is 92/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/45 - 24/45 = 300 - 24/45 = 276/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/15
- In mixed form: 62/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/9-48/45 60/18-24/45 60/9-24/90 60/9-72/45 60/27-24/45 60/45-24/45 60/63-24/45