Subtract 2/90 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 2/90
75/60 - 2/90 is 221/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 4/180 = 225 - 4/180 = 221/180 - In mixed form: 141/180
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