Subtract 2/60 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 2/60
21/2 - 2/60 is 157/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
21/2 = 21 × 30/2 × 30 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/60 - 2/60 = 630 - 2/60 = 628/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/15
- In mixed form: 107/15
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