Subtract 72/60 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 12/60
7/2 - 72/60 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
7/2 = 7 × 30/2 × 30 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 72/60 = 210 - 72/60 = 138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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