Subtract 9/60 from 72/36
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 9/60
72/36 - 9/60 is 37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/180 - 27/180 = 360 - 27/180 = 333/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
- In mixed form: 117/20
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