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Subtract 60/5 from 8/9

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 12 0/5

8/9 - 60/5 is -100/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    60/5 = 60 × 9/5 × 9 = 540/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/45 - 540/45 = 40 - 540/45 = -500/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -100/9

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