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Subtract 12/8 from 1/60

1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 4/8

1/60 - 12/8 is -89/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/120 - 180/120 = 2 - 180/120 = -178/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/60

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