Subtract 72/60 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 12/60
14/9 - 72/60 is 16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/180 - 216/180 = 280 - 216/180 = 64/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/45
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