Subtract 2/60 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 2/60
75/12 - 2/60 is 373/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/60 - 2/60 = 375 - 2/60 = 373/60 - In mixed form: 613/60
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