Subtract 12/36 from 7/60
7/60 - 12/36 is -13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/180 - 60/180 = 21 - 60/180 = -39/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/60
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