Subtract 24/72 from 60/16
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 24/72
60/16 - 24/72 is 41/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
24/72 = 24 × 2/72 × 2 = 48/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/144 - 48/144 = 540 - 48/144 = 492/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
- In mixed form: 35/12
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