Subtract 12/72 from 3/10
3/10 - 12/72 is 2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/360 - 60/360 = 108 - 60/360 = 48/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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