Subtract 72/60 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 12/60
6/15 - 72/60 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 72/60 = 24 - 72/60 = -48/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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