Subtract 9/60 from 5/75
5/75 - 9/60 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 45/300 = 20 - 45/300 = -25/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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