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Subtract 7/18 from 4/60

4/60 - 7/18 is -29/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/180 - 70/180 = 12 - 70/180 = -58/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/90

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