Subtract 15/60 from 96/45
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 15/60
96/45 - 15/60 is 113/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/180 - 45/180 = 384 - 45/180 = 339/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/60
- In mixed form: 153/60
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