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Subtract 24/60 from 4/9

4/9 - 24/60 is 2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/180 - 72/180 = 80 - 72/180 = 8/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45

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