Subtract 5/72 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 5/72
60/5 - 5/72 is 859/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
60/5 = 60 × 72/5 × 72 = 4320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/360 - 25/360 = 4320 - 25/360 = 4295/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 859/72
- In mixed form: 1167/72
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