Subtract 4/72 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 4/72
60/35 - 4/72 is 209/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
60/35 = 60 × 72/35 × 72 = 4320/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/2520 - 140/2520 = 4320 - 140/2520 = 4180/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/126
- In mixed form: 183/126
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