Subtract 12/28 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 12/28
60/12 - 12/28 is 32/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
60/12 = 60 × 7/12 × 7 = 420/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/84 - 36/84 = 420 - 36/84 = 384/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
- In mixed form: 44/7
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