Subtract 9/60 from 4/35
4/35 - 9/60 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/420 - 63/420 = 48 - 63/420 = -15/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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