Subtract 21/4 from 9/60
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 5 1/4
9/60 - 21/4 is -51/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
21/4 = 21 × 15/4 × 15 = 315/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 315/60 = 9 - 315/60 = -306/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/10
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