Subtract 72/60 from 15/20
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 12/60
15/20 - 72/60 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/60 - 72/60 = 45 - 72/60 = -27/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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