Subtract 5/60 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 5/60
60/25 - 5/60 is 139/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/300 - 25/300 = 720 - 25/300 = 695/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/60
- In mixed form: 219/60
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