Answers

Subtract 9/60 from 6/40

6/40 - 9/60 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/120 - 18/120 = 18 - 18/120 = 0/120
5. The answer is 0

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