Subtract 1/60 from 7/45
7/45 - 1/60 is 5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/180 - 3/180 = 28 - 3/180 = 25/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36
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