Subtract 45/60 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 45/60
72/12 - 45/60 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 45/60 = 360 - 45/60 = 315/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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