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Subtract 8/6 from 1/60

1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 2/6

1/60 - 8/6 is -79/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/60 - 80/60 = 1 - 80/60 = -79/60

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