Subtract 12/36 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 12/36
60/6 - 12/36 is 29/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
60/6 = 60 × 6/6 × 6 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/36 - 12/36 = 360 - 12/36 = 348/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/3
- In mixed form: 92/3
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