Subtract 12/60 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 12/60
42/6 - 12/60 is 34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 12/60 = 420 - 12/60 = 408/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/5
- In mixed form: 64/5
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