Subtract 1/60 from 90/8
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 1/60
90/8 - 1/60 is 337/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
90/8 = 90 × 15/8 × 15 = 1350/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/120 - 2/120 = 1350 - 2/120 = 1348/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/30
- In mixed form: 117/30
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