Subtract 72/60 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 1 12/60
14/12 - 72/60 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/60 - 72/60 = 70 - 72/60 = -2/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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