Subtract 3/60 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 3/60
75/9 - 3/60 is 497/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
75/9 = 75 × 20/9 × 20 = 1500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/180 - 9/180 = 1500 - 9/180 = 1491/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/60
- In mixed form: 817/60
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