Subtract 18/28 from 12/60
12/60 - 18/28 is -31/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
18/28 = 18 × 15/28 × 15 = 270/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/420 - 270/420 = 84 - 270/420 = -186/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/70
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