Subtract 60/30 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2 0/30
12/8 - 60/30 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
60/30 = 60 × 4/30 × 4 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/120 - 240/120 = 180 - 240/120 = -60/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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