Subtract 18/5 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 3 3/5
6/60 - 18/5 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 216/60 = 6 - 216/60 = -210/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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