Subtract 60/6 from 5/72
1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 10 0/6
5/72 - 60/6 is -715/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
60/6 = 60 × 12/6 × 12 = 720/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/72 - 720/72 = 5 - 720/72 = -715/72
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