Subtract 60/9 from 4/8
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 6 6/9
4/8 - 60/9 is -37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 480/72 = 36 - 480/72 = -444/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6
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