Subtract 72/60 from 3/30
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 1 12/60
3/30 - 72/60 is -11/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 72/60 = 6 - 72/60 = -66/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10
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