Subtract 72/60 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 1 12/60
70/16 - 72/60 is 127/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/240 - 288/240 = 1050 - 288/240 = 762/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/40
- In mixed form: 37/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/32-72/60 70/48-72/60 70/80-72/60