Subtract 3/60 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 3/60
10/9 - 3/60 is 191/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/180 - 9/180 = 200 - 9/180 = 191/180 - In mixed form: 111/180
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