Subtract 72/60 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 1 12/60
6/8 - 72/60 is -9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
72/60 = 72 × 2/60 × 2 = 144/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 144/120 = 90 - 144/120 = -54/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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