Subtract 9/60 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 9/60
72/18 - 9/60 is 77/20.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/180 - 27/180 = 720 - 27/180 = 693/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/20
- In mixed form: 317/20
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