Subtract 4/36 from 2/60
2/60 - 4/36 is -7/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/180 - 20/180 = 6 - 20/180 = -14/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/90
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