Subtract 27/72 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 27/72
60/12 - 27/72 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
60/12 = 60 × 6/12 × 6 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 27/72 = 360 - 27/72 = 333/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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