Subtract 10/72 from 16/60
16/60 - 10/72 is 23/180.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/360 - 50/360 = 96 - 50/360 = 46/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/180
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