Subtract 63/30 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 2 3/30
72/12 - 63/30 is 39/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 126/60 = 360 - 126/60 = 234/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/10
- In mixed form: 39/10
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