Subtract 72/9 from 2/60
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 8 0/9
2/60 - 72/9 is -239/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
72/9 = 72 × 20/9 × 20 = 1440/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/180 - 1440/180 = 6 - 1440/180 = -1434/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/30
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