Subtract 24/60 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 24/60
80/45 - 24/60 is 62/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/180 - 72/180 = 320 - 72/180 = 248/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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