Subtract 1/60 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1/60
70/45 - 1/60 is 277/180.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/180 - 3/180 = 280 - 3/180 = 277/180 - In mixed form: 197/180
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