Subtract 64/60 from 8/18
1st number: 8/18, 2nd number: 1 4/60
8/18 - 64/60 is -28/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
64/60 = 64 × 3/60 × 3 = 192/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/180 - 192/180 = 80 - 192/180 = -112/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45
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