Subtract 2/72 from 60/96
60/96 - 2/72 is 43/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
2/72 = 2 × 4/72 × 4 = 8/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/288 - 8/288 = 180 - 8/288 = 172/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/72
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