Subtract 2/60 from 1/12
1/12 - 2/60 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/60 - 2/60 = 5 - 2/60 = 3/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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