Subtract 36/60 from 12/28
12/28 - 36/60 is -6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/420 - 252/420 = 180 - 252/420 = -72/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35
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