Subtract 2/60 from 35/32
1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 2/60
35/32 - 2/60 is 509/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
35/32 = 35 × 15/32 × 15 = 525/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/480 - 16/480 = 525 - 16/480 = 509/480 - In mixed form: 129/480
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