Subtract 9/60 from 2/18
2/18 - 9/60 is -7/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 27/180 = 20 - 27/180 = -7/180
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