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Subtract 36/60 from 4/6

4/6 - 36/60 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/60 - 36/60 = 40 - 36/60 = 4/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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