Subtract 40/72 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 40/72
60/2 - 40/72 is 265/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
60/2 = 60 × 36/2 × 36 = 2160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/72 - 40/72 = 2160 - 40/72 = 2120/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/9
- In mixed form: 294/9
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