Subtract 60/20 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 3 0/20
49/12 - 60/20 is 13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/60 - 180/60 = 245 - 180/60 = 65/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
- In mixed form: 11/12
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