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Subtract 3/8 from 9/60

9/60 - 3/8 is -9/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/120 - 45/120 = 18 - 45/120 = -27/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40

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