Subtract 72/60 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 1 12/60
35/6 - 72/60 is 139/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/60 - 72/60 = 350 - 72/60 = 278/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/30
- In mixed form: 419/30
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