Subtract 72/18 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 4 0/18
6/60 - 72/18 is -39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
72/18 = 72 × 10/18 × 10 = 720/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/180 - 720/180 = 18 - 720/180 = -702/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/10
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