Subtract 60/45 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 15/45
75/20 - 60/45 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/180 - 240/180 = 675 - 240/180 = 435/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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