Subtract 35/63 from 60/72
60/72 - 35/63 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/504 - 280/504 = 420 - 280/504 = 140/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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