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Subtract 3/60 from 12/5

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/60

12/5 - 3/60 is 47/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    12/5 = 12 × 12/5 × 12 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/60 - 3/60 = 144 - 3/60 = 141/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/20
  6. In mixed form: 27/20

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