Subtract 60/75 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 60/75
9/2 - 60/75 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/150 - 120/150 = 675 - 120/150 = 555/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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