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Subtract 2/72 from 60/8

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 2/72

60/8 - 2/72 is 269/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/72 - 2/72 = 540 - 2/72 = 538/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/36
  6. In mixed form: 717/36

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