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Subtract 27/8 from 60/12

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 3 3/8

60/12 - 27/8 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    60/12 = 60 × 2/12 × 2 = 120/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/24 - 81/24 = 120 - 81/24 = 39/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
  6. In mixed form: 15/8

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