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Subtract 50/9 from 18/60

1st number: 18/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9

18/60 - 50/9 is -473/90.

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,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/180 - 1000/180 = 54 - 1000/180 = -946/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -473/90

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