Subtract 84/60 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 24/60
2/9 - 84/60 is -53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/180 - 252/180 = 40 - 252/180 = -212/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/45
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