Subtract 72/12 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 6 0/12
60/10 - 72/12 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
60/10 = 60 × 6/10 × 6 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 360/60 = 360 - 360/60 = 0/60 - The answer is 0
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