Subtract 5/60 from 4/9
4/9 - 5/60 is 13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 15/180 = 80 - 15/180 = 65/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/36
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