Subtract 72/60 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 1 12/60
20/6 - 72/60 is 32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 72/60 = 200 - 72/60 = 128/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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