Subtract 3/5 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 3/5
72/6 - 3/5 is 57/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
72/6 = 72 × 5/6 × 5 = 360/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/30 - 18/30 = 360 - 18/30 = 342/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/5
- In mixed form: 112/5
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