Subtract 15/60 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 15/60
72/10 - 15/60 is 139/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
72/10 = 72 × 6/10 × 6 = 432/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/60 - 15/60 = 432 - 15/60 = 417/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/20
- In mixed form: 619/20
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