Subtract 36/32 from 90/60
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 1 4/32
90/60 - 36/32 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
90/60 = 90 × 8/60 × 8 = 720/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
36/32 = 36 × 15/32 × 15 = 540/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/480 - 540/480 = 720 - 540/480 = 180/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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