Subtract 45/60 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 45/60
72/4 - 45/60 is 69/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
72/4 = 72 × 15/4 × 15 = 1080/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/60 - 45/60 = 1080 - 45/60 = 1035/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/4
- In mixed form: 171/4
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