Subtract 48/60 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 48/60
75/18 - 48/60 is 101/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/180 - 144/180 = 750 - 144/180 = 606/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/30
- In mixed form: 311/30
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