Subtract 32/12 from 1/60
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 2 8/12
1/60 - 32/12 is -53/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/60 - 160/60 = 1 - 160/60 = -159/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/20
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