Answers

Subtract 6/12 from 30/60

30/60 - 6/12 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/60 - 30/60 = 30 - 30/60 = 0/60
5. The answer is 0

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