Subtract 36/60 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 36/60
60/2 - 36/60 is 147/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
60/2 = 60 × 30/2 × 30 = 1800/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/60 - 36/60 = 1800 - 36/60 = 1764/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/5
- In mixed form: 292/5
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