Subtract 10/60 from 5/72
5/72 - 10/60 is -7/72.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
10/60 = 10 × 6/60 × 6 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/360 - 60/360 = 25 - 60/360 = -35/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72
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