Subtract 1/72 from 1/30
1/30 - 1/72 is 7/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
1/30 = 1 × 12/30 × 12 = 12/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/360 - 5/360 = 12 - 5/360 = 7/360
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