Subtract 2/72 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 2/72
60/32 - 2/72 is 133/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
60/32 = 60 × 9/32 × 9 = 540/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/288 - 8/288 = 540 - 8/288 = 532/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/72
- In mixed form: 161/72
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