Subtract 20/72 from 6/60
6/60 - 20/72 is -8/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
6/60 = 6 × 6/60 × 6 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/360 - 100/360 = 36 - 100/360 = -64/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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