Subtract 30/72 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 30/72
70/60 - 30/72 is 3/4.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/360 - 150/360 = 420 - 150/360 = 270/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4
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