Subtract 8/12 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 8/12
60/5 - 8/12 is 34/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/60 - 40/60 = 720 - 40/60 = 680/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/3
- In mixed form: 111/3
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