Subtract 1/60 from 90/4
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 1/60
90/4 - 1/60 is 1349/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
90/4 = 90 × 15/4 × 15 = 1350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/60 - 1/60 = 1350 - 1/60 = 1349/60 - In mixed form: 2229/60
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