Subtract 2/60 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 2/60
21/9 - 2/60 is 23/10.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 6/180 = 420 - 6/180 = 414/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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