Subtract 36/5 from 7/60
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 7 1/5
7/60 - 36/5 is -85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
36/5 = 36 × 12/5 × 12 = 432/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/60 - 432/60 = 7 - 432/60 = -425/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/12
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