Subtract 48/60 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 48/60
81/9 - 48/60 is 41/5.
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,
81/9 = 81 × 20/9 × 20 = 1620/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/180 - 144/180 = 1620 - 144/180 = 1476/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/5
- In mixed form: 81/5
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