Subtract 18/12 from 9/60
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 1 6/12
9/60 - 18/12 is -27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 90/60 = 9 - 90/60 = -81/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20
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