Subtract 8/60 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 8/60
84/2 - 8/60 is 628/15.
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,
84/2 = 84 × 30/2 × 30 = 2520/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/60 - 8/60 = 2520 - 8/60 = 2512/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 628/15
- In mixed form: 4113/15
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