Subtract 35/60 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 35/60
72/18 - 35/60 is 41/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
72/18 = 72 × 10/18 × 10 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 105/180 = 720 - 105/180 = 615/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
- In mixed form: 35/12
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