Subtract 2/72 from 60/80
60/80 - 2/72 is 13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
2/72 = 2 × 10/72 × 10 = 20/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/720 - 20/720 = 540 - 20/720 = 520/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18
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