Subtract 60/12 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 5 0/12
10/9 - 60/12 is -35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
10/9 = 10 × 4/9 × 4 = 40/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
60/12 = 60 × 3/12 × 3 = 180/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/36 - 180/36 = 40 - 180/36 = -140/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/9
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