Subtract 12/8 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/8
60/5 - 12/8 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
60/5 = 60 × 8/5 × 8 = 480/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/40 - 60/40 = 480 - 60/40 = 420/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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