Subtract 15/72 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 15/72
70/60 - 15/72 is 23/24.
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,
70/60 = 70 × 6/60 × 6 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 75/360 = 420 - 75/360 = 345/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/24
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