Subtract 28/50 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 28/50
72/60 - 28/50 is 16/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
72/60 = 72 × 5/60 × 5 = 360/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
28/50 = 28 × 6/50 × 6 = 168/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/300 - 168/300 = 360 - 168/300 = 192/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/25
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