Subtract 5/60 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 5/60
35/5 - 5/60 is 83/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 5/60 = 420 - 5/60 = 415/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
- In mixed form: 611/12
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