Subtract 20/12 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 1 8/12
60/32 - 20/12 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 160/96 = 180 - 160/96 = 20/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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