Subtract 40/9 from 18/60
1st number: 18/60, 2nd number: 4 4/9
18/60 - 40/9 is -373/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/180 - 800/180 = 54 - 800/180 = -746/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/90
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