Subtract 10/18 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 10/18
72/60 - 10/18 is 29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
10/18 = 10 × 10/18 × 10 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 100/180 = 216 - 100/180 = 116/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/45
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