Subtract 5/60 from 8/9
8/9 - 5/60 is 29/36.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 15/180 = 160 - 15/180 = 145/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/36
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