Subtract 36/60 from 6/7
6/7 - 36/60 is 9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
6/7 = 6 × 60/7 × 60 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/420 - 252/420 = 360 - 252/420 = 108/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/35
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