Subtract 2/60 from 12/32
12/32 - 2/60 is 41/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/480 - 16/480 = 180 - 16/480 = 164/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/120
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