Subtract 60/15 from 8/9
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 4 0/15
8/9 - 60/15 is -28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
60/15 = 60 × 3/15 × 3 = 180/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/45 - 180/45 = 40 - 180/45 = -140/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/9
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