Subtract 50/72 from 12/60
12/60 - 50/72 is -89/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
12/60 = 12 × 6/60 × 6 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 250/360 = 72 - 250/360 = -178/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/180
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