Subtract 8/5 from 9/60
1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 1 3/5
9/60 - 8/5 is -29/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 96/60 = 9 - 96/60 = -87/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/20
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