Subtract 45/60 from 75/21
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 45/60
75/21 - 45/60 is 79/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
75/21 = 75 × 20/21 × 20 = 1500/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/420 - 315/420 = 1500 - 315/420 = 1185/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/28
- In mixed form: 223/28
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