Subtract 10/9 from 4/60, Solve 4/60

Subtract 10/9 from 4/60

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

4/60 - 10/9 is -47/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
12/180 - 200/180 = 12 - 200/180 = -188/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/45

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