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Subtract 8/60 from 1/6

1/6 - 8/60 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    1/6 = 1 × 10/6 × 10 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/60 - 8/60 = 10 - 8/60 = 2/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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