Subtract 1/60 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/60
84/36 - 1/60 is 139/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 3/180 = 420 - 3/180 = 417/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/60
- In mixed form: 219/60
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