Subtract 28/12 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 2 4/12
6/60 - 28/12 is -67/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 140/60 = 6 - 140/60 = -134/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/30
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