Subtract 60/72 from 3/60
3/60 - 60/72 is -47/60.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/360 - 300/360 = 18 - 300/360 = -282/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/60
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