Subtract 84/9 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 9 3/9
60/6 - 84/9 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
60/6 = 60 × 3/6 × 3 = 180/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
84/9 = 84 × 2/9 × 2 = 168/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/18 - 168/18 = 180 - 168/18 = 12/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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