Subtract 45/60 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 45/60
72/5 - 45/60 is 273/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/60 - 45/60 = 864 - 45/60 = 819/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 273/20
- In mixed form: 1313/20
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