Subtract 2/24 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 2/24
72/60 - 2/24 is 67/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/120 - 10/120 = 144 - 10/120 = 134/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
- In mixed form: 17/60
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