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Subtract 9/5 from 9/60

1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 1 4/5

9/60 - 9/5 is -33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/60 - 108/60 = 9 - 108/60 = -99/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20

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