Subtract 3/84 from 72/60
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 3/84
72/60 - 3/84 is 163/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/420 - 15/420 = 504 - 15/420 = 489/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/140
- In mixed form: 123/140
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