Subtract 4/75 from 9/60
9/60 - 4/75 is 29/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/300 - 16/300 = 45 - 16/300 = 29/300
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