Subtract 75/60 from 30/72
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 1 15/60
30/72 - 75/60 is -5/6.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 450/360 = 150 - 450/360 = -300/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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