Subtract 32/5 from 8/60
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 6 2/5
8/60 - 32/5 is -94/15.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
32/5 = 32 × 12/5 × 12 = 384/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 384/60 = 8 - 384/60 = -376/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/15
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