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Subtract 7/60 from 8/18

8/18 - 7/60 is 59/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/180 - 21/180 = 80 - 21/180 = 59/180

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