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Subtract 60/4 from 2/12

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 15 0/4

2/12 - 60/4 is -89/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    60/4 = 60 × 3/4 × 3 = 180/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/12 - 180/12 = 2 - 180/12 = -178/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/6

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