Subtract 9/60 from 2/3
2/3 - 9/60 is 31/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 9/60 = 40 - 9/60 = 31/60
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