Subtract 12/60 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 12/60
60/8 - 12/60 is 73/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/120 - 24/120 = 900 - 24/120 = 876/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/10
- In mixed form: 73/10
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