Subtract 6/72 from 3/45
3/45 - 6/72 is -1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/360 - 30/360 = 24 - 30/360 = -6/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/60
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