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Subtract 60/9 from 2/40

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 6 6/9

2/40 - 60/9 is -397/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    60/9 = 60 × 40/9 × 40 = 2400/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/360 - 2400/360 = 18 - 2400/360 = -2382/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -397/60

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