Answers

Subtract 40/60 from 6/9

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 120/180 = 120 - 120/180 = 0/180
5. The answer is 0

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