Subtract 12/36 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 12/36
60/30 - 12/36 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
60/30 = 60 × 6/30 × 6 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 60/180 = 360 - 60/180 = 300/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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