Subtract 5/72 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 5/72
60/30 - 5/72 is 139/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
60/30 = 60 × 12/30 × 12 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 25/360 = 720 - 25/360 = 695/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/72
- In mixed form: 167/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/30-10/72 60/30-15/72 60/90-5/72 60/30-25/72 60/30-35/72