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Subtract 12/40 from 5/60

5/60 - 12/40 is -13/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/120 - 36/120 = 10 - 36/120 = -26/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60

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