Subtract 7/9 from 60/12, Solve 5 0/12

Subtract 7/9 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/9

60/12 - 7/9 is 38/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
60/12 = 60 × 3/12 × 3 = 180/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/36 - 28/36 = 180 - 28/36 = 152/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9

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