Subtract 42/60 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 42/60
60/5 - 42/60 is 113/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
60/5 = 60 × 12/5 × 12 = 720/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/60 - 42/60 = 720 - 42/60 = 678/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/10
- In mixed form: 113/10
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