Subtract 72/60 from 5/45
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 12/60
5/45 - 72/60 is -49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/180 - 216/180 = 20 - 216/180 = -196/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/45
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