Subtract 12/40 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 12/40
72/60 - 12/40 is 9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
72/60 = 72 × 2/60 × 2 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 36/120 = 144 - 36/120 = 108/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10
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