Subtract 60/80 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 60/80
28/12 - 60/80 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
28/12 = 28 × 20/12 × 20 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 180/240 = 560 - 180/240 = 380/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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