Subtract 6/72 from 14/60
14/60 - 6/72 is 3/20.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/360 - 30/360 = 84 - 30/360 = 54/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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