Subtract 7/60 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 7/60
72/2 - 7/60 is 2153/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
72/2 = 72 × 30/2 × 30 = 2160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/60 - 7/60 = 2160 - 7/60 = 2153/60 - In mixed form: 3553/60
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