Subtract 9/30 from 2/60
2/60 - 9/30 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
9/30 = 9 × 2/30 × 2 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/60 - 18/60 = 2 - 18/60 = -16/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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