Subtract 72/60 from 14/32
1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 1 12/60
14/32 - 72/60 is -61/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
72/60 = 72 × 8/60 × 8 = 576/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/480 - 576/480 = 210 - 576/480 = -366/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/80
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