Subtract 5/72 from 7/60
7/60 - 5/72 is 17/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
7/60 = 7 × 6/60 × 6 = 42/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/360 - 25/360 = 42 - 25/360 = 17/360
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