Subtract 20/60 from 30/72
30/72 - 20/60 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
20/60 = 20 × 6/60 × 6 = 120/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 120/360 = 150 - 120/360 = 30/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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