Subtract 35/54 from 60/72
60/72 - 35/54 is 5/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/216 - 140/216 = 180 - 140/216 = 40/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/27
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