Subtract 72/8 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 9 0/8
60/6 - 72/8 is 1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
60/6 = 60 × 4/6 × 4 = 240/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/24 - 216/24 = 240 - 216/24 = 24/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/12-72/8 60/6-72/16 60/18-72/8 60/6-72/24 60/30-72/8 60/6-72/40 60/42-72/8 60/6-72/56