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Subtract 14/9 from 5/60

1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 1 5/9

5/60 - 14/9 is -53/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/180 - 280/180 = 15 - 280/180 = -265/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/36

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