Subtract 7/9 from 75/60, Solve 1 15/60

Subtract 7/9 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 7/9

75/60 - 7/9 is 17/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/180 - 140/180 = 225 - 140/180 = 85/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/36

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