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Subtract 3/60 from 9/2

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/60

9/2 - 3/60 is 89/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    9/2 = 9 × 30/2 × 30 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/60 - 3/60 = 270 - 3/60 = 267/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/20
  6. In mixed form: 49/20

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