Subtract 14/30 from 81/12
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 14/30
81/12 - 14/30 is 377/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
81/12 = 81 × 5/12 × 5 = 405/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/60 - 28/60 = 405 - 28/60 = 377/60 - In mixed form: 617/60
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