Subtract 18/49 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 18/49
72/60 - 18/49 is 204/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
18/49 = 18 × 60/49 × 60 = 1080/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/2940 - 1080/2940 = 3528 - 1080/2940 = 2448/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 204/245
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