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Subtract 12/9 from 2/60

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 3/9

2/60 - 12/9 is -13/10.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/180 - 240/180 = 6 - 240/180 = -234/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/10

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