Subtract 45/36 from 8/60
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 1 9/36
8/60 - 45/36 is -67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/180 - 225/180 = 24 - 225/180 = -201/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/60
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