Subtract 12/60 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 12/60
10/2 - 12/60 is 24/5.
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,
10/2 = 10 × 30/2 × 30 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/60 - 12/60 = 300 - 12/60 = 288/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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