Subtract 3/60 from 50/72
50/72 - 3/60 is 29/45.
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,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/360 - 18/360 = 250 - 18/360 = 232/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/45
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