Subtract 84/60 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1 24/60
90/2 - 84/60 is 218/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
90/2 = 90 × 30/2 × 30 = 2700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/60 - 84/60 = 2700 - 84/60 = 2616/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/5
- In mixed form: 433/5
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