Subtract 60/9 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 6 6/9
24/5 - 60/9 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/45 - 300/45 = 216 - 300/45 = -84/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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