Subtract 84/60 from 7/9
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 1 24/60
7/9 - 84/60 is -28/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/180 - 252/180 = 140 - 252/180 = -112/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45
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