Subtract 8/60 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 8/60
27/12 - 8/60 is 127/60.
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,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 8/60 = 135 - 8/60 = 127/60 - In mixed form: 27/60
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