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Subtract 2/60 from 1/18

1/18 - 2/60 is 1/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/180 - 6/180 = 10 - 6/180 = 4/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45

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