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Subtract 10/9 from 10/60

1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 1/9

10/60 - 10/9 is -17/18.

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,
    10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/180 - 200/180 = 30 - 200/180 = -170/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18

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