Subtract 8/60 from 32/36
32/36 - 8/60 is 34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/180 - 24/180 = 160 - 24/180 = 136/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/45
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