Subtract 9/60 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 9/60
30/12 - 9/60 is 47/20.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 9/60 = 150 - 9/60 = 141/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/20
- In mixed form: 27/20
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