Subtract 45/48 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 45/48
84/60 - 45/48 is 37/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 225/240 = 336 - 225/240 = 111/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/80
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