Subtract 7/60 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 7/60
80/45 - 7/60 is 299/180.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/180 - 21/180 = 320 - 21/180 = 299/180 - In mixed form: 1119/180
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