Subtract 12/60 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 12/60
32/30 - 12/60 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/60 - 12/60 = 64 - 12/60 = 52/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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