Subtract 5/9 from 4/60
4/60 - 5/9 is -22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 100/180 = 12 - 100/180 = -88/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45
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