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Subtract 5/9 from 1/60

1/60 - 5/9 is -97/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/180 - 100/180 = 3 - 100/180 = -97/180

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