Subtract 6/60 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 6/60
20/8 - 6/60 is 12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/120 - 12/120 = 300 - 12/120 = 288/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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