Subtract 60/14 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 4 4/14
75/12 - 60/14 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
75/12 = 75 × 7/12 × 7 = 525/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
60/14 = 60 × 6/14 × 6 = 360/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/84 - 360/84 = 525 - 360/84 = 165/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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