Subtract 5/84 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 5/84
60/12 - 5/84 is 415/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/84 - 5/84 = 420 - 5/84 = 415/84 - In mixed form: 479/84
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