Subtract 7/36 from 1/60
1/60 - 7/36 is -8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/180 - 35/180 = 3 - 35/180 = -32/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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