Subtract 8/60 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 8/60
21/5 - 8/60 is 61/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
21/5 = 21 × 12/5 × 12 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/60 - 8/60 = 252 - 8/60 = 244/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
- In mixed form: 41/15
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