Subtract 60/8 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 7 4/8
12/9 - 60/8 is -37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/72 - 540/72 = 96 - 540/72 = -444/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6
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