Subtract 60/3 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 20 0/3
9/4 - 60/3 is -71/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
9/4 = 9 × 3/4 × 3 = 27/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
60/3 = 60 × 4/3 × 4 = 240/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/12 - 240/12 = 27 - 240/12 = -213/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/4
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