Subtract 18/72 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 18/72
60/40 - 18/72 is 5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 90/360 = 540 - 90/360 = 450/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
- In mixed form: 11/4
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