Subtract 60/84 from 6/9
6/9 - 60/84 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/252 - 180/252 = 168 - 180/252 = -12/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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