Subtract 6/72 from 60/10, Solve 6 0/10

Subtract 6/72 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 6/72

60/10 - 6/72 is 71/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
60/10 = 60 × 36/10 × 36 = 2160/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/360 - 30/360 = 2160 - 30/360 = 2130/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12

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