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Subtract 40/60 from 2/9

2/9 - 40/60 is -4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/180 - 120/180 = 40 - 120/180 = -80/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9

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