Subtract 8/60 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 8/60
36/12 - 8/60 is 43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 8/60 = 180 - 8/60 = 172/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
- In mixed form: 213/15
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