Subtract 5/60 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/60
8/2 - 5/60 is 47/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
8/2 = 8 × 30/2 × 30 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 5/60 = 240 - 5/60 = 235/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/12
- In mixed form: 311/12
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