Subtract 18/40 from 60/72
60/72 - 18/40 is 23/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/360 - 162/360 = 300 - 162/360 = 138/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/60
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