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Subtract 14/60 from 30/12

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 14/60

30/12 - 14/60 is 34/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/60 - 14/60 = 150 - 14/60 = 136/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/15
  6. In mixed form: 24/15

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