Subtract 2/15 from 60/9, Solve 6 6/9

Subtract 2/15 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 2/15

60/9 - 2/15 is 98/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/45 - 6/45 = 300 - 6/45 = 294/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
In mixed form: 68/15

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