Subtract 60/5 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 12 0/5
32/3 - 60/5 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
32/3 = 32 × 5/3 × 5 = 160/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
60/5 = 60 × 3/5 × 3 = 180/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/15 - 180/15 = 160 - 180/15 = -20/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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