Subtract 60/9 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 6 6/9
5/8 - 60/9 is -145/24.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/72 - 480/72 = 45 - 480/72 = -435/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/24
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