Subtract 60/9 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 6 6/9
20/35 - 60/9 is -128/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
60/9 = 60 × 35/9 × 35 = 2100/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/315 - 2100/315 = 180 - 2100/315 = -1920/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128/21
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