Subtract 4/60 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 4/60
84/45 - 4/60 is 9/5.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/180 - 12/180 = 336 - 12/180 = 324/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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