Subtract 36/60 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 36/60
12/4 - 36/60 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 36/60 = 180 - 36/60 = 144/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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