Subtract 12/45 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 12/45
72/60 - 12/45 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 48/180 = 216 - 48/180 = 168/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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