Subtract 14/72 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 14/72
60/48 - 14/72 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/144 - 28/144 = 180 - 28/144 = 152/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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