Subtract 12/24 from 7/60
7/60 - 12/24 is -23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/120 - 60/120 = 14 - 60/120 = -46/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/60
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